My heart n soul breed is a Pit Bull as well, or AmStaff, or any mix of the two.

But I had a American Rottie crossed with a Black Lab and she was a WONDERFUL dog!! Great with kids, and she was the easiest dog I've ever had to train. She loved water too. The ONLY problem I have with this cross is they SHED like crazy..

I will always have a pit bull in my home though, and aim toward rescues personally.